Litigation

Risk is inherent in any business. When you need counsel, count on the deep experience offered by the professionals at Foley.

We represent corporations in nearly every industry, handling some of the largest and most complex commercial lawsuits and arbitrations for both domestic and international clients, including Fortune 500 leaders.

Our Litigation Department is recognized as one of the largest and most comprehensive in the nation, with a team that consists of 300 attorneys and more than a dozen individual practice groups across the country. Our attorneys understand the challenges and risks of dispute management — whether litigation, alternative dispute resolution, civil lawsuits, or criminal or government investigations — and we have the skills and judgement to help you achieve optimal results.

We are consistently top-ranked by leading market surveys:

Eleven practices received national Tier 1 rankings by U.S. News — Best Lawyers ® Best Law Firms 2017, while 18 were recognized as Tier 1 in metro areas

The Best Lawyers in America 2017 recognized 64 Foley attorneys, three of which earned Lawyer of the Year recognition in their respective practice areas

Nine practices have been recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2016, along with 24 individual attorneys

Three practices were recognized by The Legal 500 United States 2016, including one litigator who was named to the elite Leading Lawyers list

Clients regularly turn to Foley & Lardner’s Energy Litigation practice to solve their most complex disputes. Our Energy Litigation bench includes trial-tested litigators with diverse backgrounds, experience and skills specific to the energy industry – some served as in-house counsel for major energy companies, providing a depth of insight into our clients' needs, issues and concerns.

Foley’s tax controversy practice is comprised of seasoned practitioners, including former tax enforcement and other government officials, who use their expertise and insight to craft efficient and innovative strategies to obtain favorable results for their clients.